Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "generate" as used in the sentence: "June was selected to lead the fundraising for this year’s philanthropy campaign, and she was so excited to see what sort of impact their donation collection could generate."?

• charity

• tax

• marketing

• advertising

What does the word "ravenous" mean in the context of the sentence: "After running his first marathon, Will found he had a ravenous appetite; he scarfed down two cheeseburgers and still had room for dessert!"?

• full

• complete

• starved

• quenched

Based on the sentence "The two politicians argued stubbornly over the bill before them. Both were intransigent, refusing to compromise with the other.", what is the best synonym for "intransigent"?

• adamant

• flexible

• unfriendly

• insulting

After her surgery, Megan was hesitant to look down at her leg, worried that she would be terribly marred. What does "marred" mean in this context?

• changed

• unfamiliar

• sad

• scarred

The newscaster took a deep breath and used a calm tone of voice in an attempt to mitigate the situation. What does "mitigate" mean in this context?

• increase the harm of

• lessen the seriousness of

• apologize for

• add humor to

As Jared walked into the kitchen, he was hit with the pungent smell of fish. What does "pungent" mean in this context?

• weak

• mild

• strong

• pleasant

The chef was incredibly upset as he read the scathing review of his restaurant.

• trusting

• cautious

• friendly

• harsh

What does the word "truant" mean as used in the sentence: "Allison had to meet with her principal because of the number of times she had been truant or missing from class."?

• Studious

• Absent without permission

• Punctual

• Hardworking

What does the word "vivacious" mean as used in the sentence: "Maria was the life of the party, talking to everyone, always friendly, and overall just letting her vivacious personality woo the crowd."?

• Shy

• Boring

• Lively and animated

• Unfriendly

What does the word "rehabilitate" mean as used in the sentence: "After the wildfires in Australia, numerous volunteers were needed to help rehabilitate the many animals that had been rescued from their dying habitats."?

• Ignore

• Punish

• Restore to health or normal life

• Transport